Absorbing the Riches of the Profound: Training in Daoist Magic from the Zheng Yi School of Ancient Chinese Mysticism

39 Pages·2006·1.97 MB·English

by  Jerry Alan Johnson

ABSORBING THE RICHES
OF THE PROFOUND
TRAINING IN DAOIST MAGIC
FROM THE ZHENG VI SCHOOL
OF ANCIENT CHINESE MYSTICISM
WRITTEN BY
PROFESSOR JERRY ALAN JOHNSON, PH.D., D.T.C.M
80TH GENERATION DISCIPLE AND DAOIST PRIEST
OF MAO SHAN (SHANG QING) DAOISM,
66TH GENERATION DISCIPLE AND DAOIST PRIEST
OF LONG Hu SHAN (TIAN SHI) DAOISM
TEMPLE OF THE CELESTIAL CLOUD
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Disclaimer:
Ancient occult magic was never intended to replace orthodox religion, but rather to complement
it in its quest for a deeper understanding of esoteric spirituality. Through the alchemy of prayer and
meditation, an individual can be transformed into an enlightened or "awakened" state of awareness.
Several of the ancient meditation practices, magical techniques and Shengong exercises described
herein are currently practiced within the secret societies throughout the world, including the People's
Republic of China. These esoteric techniques can be very powerful and may in some cases be too
mentally and physically demanding for some individuals. The readers should therefore use their own
discretion or consult a priest or mental health professional before engaging in these exercises and
meditations.
The rituals used for spiritual protection and energetic destruction are still as powerful today as
they were when first introduced in ancient China. The secret of their timelessness lies in the fact that
the personal power of the Celestial Immortals, various Spirit Entities, and Demonic Beings never
changes. Therefore, the author, the International Institute of Daoist Magic, and the publishers are
neither liable or responsible to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused, or
alleged to be caused, directly or indirectly by reading or following the instructions for any condition,
ritual, incantation, Hand Seal, or interpreting information provided in this text.
This book describes traditional methods of both ancient and modem forms of Chinese Mysticism
(Daoist occult magic and sorcery), and is not intended to persuade the readers in any way, shape or
form to believe in or practice sorcery. Any person attempting such rituals is doing so at his or her own
risk.
Additionally, sometimes Daoist exercises and meditations require special herbal formulas, as well
as the regulation of the individual's diet (e.g., fasting) and living environment (solidarity). It is impor
tant to note that herbal prescriptions will vary according to the individual's constitution, condition
and specific goal, and must be treated accordingly only by a doctor or herbalist qualified to prescribe
Chinese medical herbs. Each state in the U.s. has their own regulations and restrictions, therefore, it is
advisable for the reader to consult their own state medical board for use of proper application and
liabilities of the techniques described within this text.
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By PROFESSOR JERRY ALAN JOHNSON, PHoDo, DoToCoMo
INTRODUCTION Office That Controls the Power of the Thunderbolts,
The following ancient information comes Summoning The Celestial Immortals to The Altar,
from the Celestial Master's Mansion of the Lung Summoning the Marshal Generals to The Altar, and
Hu Shan (Dragon Tiger Mountain) Zheng Yi Offering the Sacrifice and Presenting the Blood
Daoist Monastery, located in the Jiangxi Province, Wine), and the Binding Evil Spirits and Disease to
in the People's Republic of China. the Dragon Boat Ritual.
This book, written by Professor Jerry Alan Each of these ancient magical rituals contain
Johnson, contains translated texts from ancient specific incantations and hand seals used in Daoist
Zheng Yi Daoist Mysticism. This book includes Thunder Magic for Purifying the Altar Space, Gath
many esoteric practices used in ancient Daoist sor ering the Celestial Soldiers, Binding Evil Spirits, and
cery. This information was originally presented to Removing Evil. In order to assist the reader in the
Professor Johnson for his personal use, and has been proper understanding of this ancient text, both clas
kept within the confines of his private library. Al sic translations and personal commentary of this eso
though this information was jealously guarded for teric manual are included.
centuries, the purpose for the intense secrecy of this
knowledge was to ensure that the true methods of
esoteric Daoist mysticism never fell into the wrong THE PURIFYING RITUAL
hands. However, as the People's Republic of China's In order to absorb the riches of the profound, the
Ministry of Religion continues to focus their atten disciple of the Dao should first purify his or her
tion on mass marketing of ancient Daoist temples body, mind, and spirit. Then, the meditation room
in order to enhance the financial potential of reli and altar room must be purified by creating a sa
gious tourism, the true art of Daoist mysticism has cred healing space through which to initiate deep
fallen into the trap of Western commercialization. spiritual transformation. The ritual used for puri
Therefore, in order to assist the serious disciple in fying the altar is described in the "Absorbing the
his or her spiritual growth, these ancient Daoist eso Riches of the Profound" manual as follows:
teric manuals are now being made available to the • Begin by paying respect to the ancestors. This is
public. done by first bowing three times in front of the al
This ancient manual Absorbing the Riches of tar while holding three pieces ofi ncense. The three
the Profound includes begins with a Purifying pieces of incense represent the disciple's Jing (Es
Ritual used by Zheng Yi Daoists for cleaning and sence), Qi (Energy) and Shen (Spirit), as well as
purifying the dark and turbid spiritual natures. the internal energy of the Three Dantians (the
It also includes The Ultimate Teachings of the Infi body's three primary energy centers). The three
nite Upper Cave, The Journey to the Great Banquet, bows (kowtowing) represent the disciple's deep re
Kneeling and Praying in the Cave of Six Graces, Of spect and worship of the "Three Pure Ones" who
fering The Initial Sacrifice of The Three Cups, The are responsible for all creation, overseeing the
Thunder Magic Ritual (Purifying The Water, Creat disciple's destiny and life purpose.
ing the Five Thunder Talismans, Opening Heaven's • Next, using a loud voice, speak the purifying in
Door and Closing Earth's Gate, Five Animal Protec cantation into the altar area. This incantation is
tion, Assembling the Celestial Soldiers, Contacting the used for purifying the energy surrounding the al-
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Highest Purity Jade Purity Supreme Purity
(The Celestial Worthy of (The Celestial Worthy of (The Celestial Worthy of
Numinous Treasure Dominates) Primordial Begining) the Dao and Its Virtue)
the second phase Dominates the first phase Dominates the third phase
of the creation of cosmos. of the creation of cosmos. of the creation of cosmos.
He is considered to be the He is considered to be the He is considered to
Guardian of Magical Writings Ruler of Heaven and Earth Reveal Secret Daoist Teaching
Figure 1.1. "Three Pure Ones"
tar and for the removal of any hidden sins that
THE ULTIMATE TEACHINGS OF THE
may be concealed within the disciple's heart. The
INFINITE UPPER CAVE
Daoist manual for Absorbing the Riches oft he Pro
The following Immortals and divine spiritual
found states, "Using the secret esoteric sound in
deities are used in the ancient Daoist practices
cantations, cleanse and purify the dirty and tur
described in the Ultimate Teachings of the Infinite
bid from within yourself and the altar room."
Upper Cave. This list of the Celestial Immortals and
• Then, using divine steps that lead into the infinite
a description of each of their unique powers and
empty space of the Wuji, sing the divine incanta
abilities is introduced to the reader in the next part
tions as you walk around the altar room. This part
of the Daoist manual for Absorbing the Riches of
of the ritual is used to clean any curses that may
the Profound, as follows:
have been directed towards the altar room by dark
1. Heaven Respects "The Three Mysterious
sorcerers (sometimes a dark sorcerer will dispatch
Ones:" The Three Mysterious Ones (also
a demon or initiate a psychic attack into the Daoist
known as the Three Pure Ones) are profound
priest's altar room in order to make his or her ritu
and clear, they control all of the various celes
als ineffective).
tial masters and major spiritual deities (Figure
• After energetically purifying the altar and creat
1.1). According to ancient Daoism, the Three
ing a sacred space, you should experience a calm
Pure Ones (Highest Purity, also known as the
state ofm ind and feel more confident in your abil
Celestial Worthy of Numinous Treasure; Jade
ity. The more energy you feed into the purifying
Purity, also known as the Celestial Worthy of
ritual, the more powerful the results will be.
Primordial Beginning; and Supreme Purity, also
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Name of Direction·lt
Plague Demon Commands
Liu Yuanda East
Zhang Yuanbo South
Zhao Gongming West
Zhong Shiji North
Shi Wenye Center
Figure 1.3. According to the Nuqing Guilu written
during the Jin Dynasty (265-420 A.D.),
Figure 1.2. "The Great Marshal General there were originally five ancient Plague Demons
of the Big Golden Power:" known as the Wufang Guizhu
known as the Celestial Worthy of the Dao and • The Emperor of the Five Yellows: This Ce
Its Virtue) are emanations of the Dao, and rule lestial Immortal commands and js in charge
over the highest three celestial realms. Connec of the Plague Demons. The plague demons
tion to these upper celestial realms is initiated are also known as the Immortals of Plague
via the utilization of either the Jade Emperor and Strange Disease (Figure 1.3).
Hand Seal, Highest Emperor Hand Seal, or Su • The Celestial Immortal With Six Arms: This
preme Emperor Hand Seals (These magical Celestial immortal commands and is in charge
Hand Seals are described in Daoist Magical Hand of the East.
Seal Training, written by Professor Jerry Alan • The Celestial Immortal Zhang: This Celes
Johnson). These Three Immortal Gods also rep tial Immortal commands and is in charge of
resent the three different Zheng Yi Daoist the South
branches and their powers. • The Celestial Immortal Jiang: This Celestial
2. Heaven Respects "The Great Marshal Gen Immortal commands and is in charge of the
eral of the Big Golden Power:" The Great West
Marshal General is a legendary ancient master • The Celestial Immortal Zhong: Also known
instructor (Figure 1.2). He is rich in wisdom, as Zhongli Quan, Master Zhengyang or Mas
and he teaches, corrects and illuminates with ter Hegu, this Celestial Immortal is eight feet
bright awareness. He enlightens the spiritual tall. He commands and is in charge of the North.
nature of all senior abbots, masters, monks, and • The Celestial Immortal Shi: This Celestial
teachers. Although he is good hearted, diligent, Immortal commands and is in charge of the
kind and enlightened, he is also in charge of Center
plagues and wealth. 4. Heaven Respects "The Five Dragon Kings:"
3. Heaven Respects Madame Liu and the Heav • The Imperial Green Dragon King of the East
enly Fu (Talismans): Madame Liu uses the • The Imperial Red Dragon King of the South
Heavenly Fu (Celestial Talismans) to commu • The Imperial White Dragon King of the West
nicate with and command numerous Celes • The Imperial Black Dragon King of the North
tial Immortals. The following is a list of the • The Imperial Yellow Dragon King of the Center
most popular Immortals:
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Liu Shi Xiang King Wu King Chu King Qin Wu Zhong E
(Hour) Commands in the Commands in the Commands in the (Year)
One of the Four year of Si year ofWy year of Wei One of the Four
Pillers of Time Pillers of Time
King Wei King Song
Commands in the Commands in the
year of Chen year of Shen
King Zhao KingQi
Commands in the I------,,~ ---------f Commands in the
year of Mao year of You
King Zhen King Lu
Commands in the Commands in the
year of Yin year of Xu
DouWu Ming King Zhou King Zhao King Liu Qu Jiang Zhong
{Qm1 Command in the Commands in the Commands in the (Month)
One of the Four year of Chou year of Zi year of Hai One of the Four
Pillers of Time Pillers of Time
Figure 1.4. The Immortals of the Twelve Earthly Branch Years
From the Tun Huang Manuscripts, written in the Ten Kingdoms Period (907-979 A.D.)
5. Heaven Respects The Immortals of the spiritual events which occur within specific
Twelve Earthly Branch Years: The Immortals time periods, and they are also responsible for
in the following category are responsible for controlling all kinds of disasters and subtropi
the energetic and spiritual aspects of the cal diseases (e .g., malaria). Their job is to present
Twelve Earthly Branch Years, and are de the Jade Emperor with all of the memories of
scribed as follows (Figure 1.4): specific events that have occurred during the
• King Zhao who commands in the year of Zi lives of all individuals living on Earth.
• King Zhou who command in the year of Chou • The Immortal Yue is in charge of 24 hours
• King Zhen who commands in the year of Yin • The Immortal who commands during the 72
• King Zhao who commands in the year of Mao time periods
• King Wei who commands in the year of Chen • The Immortal who comes one time a day
• King Wu who commands in the year of Si 7. Heaven Respects The Immortals of Plagues
• King Chu who commands in the year of Wu and Strange Diseases: These Immortals are
• King Qin who commands in the year of Wei in charge of various plagues and strange dis
• King Song who commands in the year of Shen eases (i.e., pox, red eye, chills, colds)
• King Qi who commands in the year of You • The Immortal who uses the Ym and Yang poisons
• King Lu who commands in the year of Xu • The Immortal who commands the order of the
• King Liu who commands in the year of Hai mountains, stones, fire, and water
6. Heaven Respects The Immortals of Time: 8. Heaven Respects The Immortal Judge Who
There are Four Duty Gods (also known as the is in Charge of the Underworld: This immor
Four Pillars of Time) which stand guard over tal Judge is in charge of the gate underneath
the hour, day, month and year. These four Im Tai Shan (also known as the Gate of Hell) and
mortals are responsible for the energetic and rules from under the gates of Mount TaL Al-
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THE GREAT BANQUET
. The Journey to the Great Banquet and its purifi
cahon celebration is performed by the Celestial
Immortals as described in the next part of the Ab
sorbing the Riches of the Profound manual. The Ce
lestial Immortals' purification celebration is de
scribed as follows:
The Immortals Madame Golden Moth (Jin Gua)
and the Golden Head General wave the flags and
whistle to signal the spirit soldiers who play the
drums and sound the gongs in order to summon
the Immortal ferry boat captain of the Sun Boat.
The captain and his men come quickly when they
hear the drums and sounds of the gongs. On the
Sun Boat is the Sun Immortal Number 3, the Sun
Immortal Number 5, and the Sun Immortal Num
ber 18. Additionally, the two great Immortals,
Gentleman Xiao and Gentleman Yan are stand
in? in the Sun Boat on a purple platform along
wah General Yang Si (who is responsible for es
corting the passengers on the Sun Boat).
Figure 1.5. The Immortal Judge
General Yang is of the "Water Mansion" and has
Who is in Charge of the Underworld
three solders who assist him as "water officials."
These three water officials also belong to the Water
~?ug~ the.King of Hell is named Yanluowang,
Mansion, which is connected to the great wall of the
It 15 his pnme minister Pan Guan who deals
celestial city and exists within a clear cloud of mist.
directly with ghosts in his capacity as the Judge
The General also commands 16 officers (eight
of Hell (Figure 1.5). Also known as the Immor
who stand on the left and eight who stand on the
tal Judge Who is in Charge of the Underworld,
right) to oversee the crowd of people and assist in
P~ Guan is sometimes depicted as having a
providing the celestial banquet. Three meals are
hideous face, matted beard, and six eyes that
offered during this banquet, along with prayers
observe all things past and present. He holds a
an~ .incense in the temples to show respect to the
giant calligraphy brush in his hand, using it to
spmts who guard the celestial gate.
note down the names of evil human beings. Pan
It is the responsibility ofa ll of the Immortals to
Guan has two main assistants (escorts, inquisi
~ome to the banquet and pay their respect. This
tors, and wardens) named Niutou (Cow Head)
mcludes the Immortals dwelling in the temples and
and Mamian (Horse Face). These two power
guard houses (living within the borders of all the
ful spirit entities inform Pan Guan of every time
countries and towns); the Immortals living inside
that a bad person dies, so that he can decide on
and outside of all villages; the Immortals of the
an appropriate way to torture them in their new
Three Worlds; the Ancestral Immortals In Charge
infernal work unit (e.g., Excrement Hell-con
of the Four Worths (virtues or values) and
stcu:'-tly being submerged in a rectangular pool
Emptinesses; the Enlightened Immortals; and the
of filth; Halberd Hell-constantly being impaled
Ancestral Immortals of the Four Directions.
into a wooden pillar; Iron Wheel Hell - con
To show their respect in this gathering, the six
stantly being sawn into by a large-toothed steel
Immortals who are on the Sun Boat also join with
~heel; Boil~g Cauldron Hell -constantly be
the host of Immortals, gathering together to re-
mg thrown mto a cauldron of boiling oil, etc.).
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ceive the blessings and sacrifices, eat of the foods
and partake in the celestial banquet.
KNEELING AND PRAYING IN THE CAVE
OF SIX GRACES
The classic text entitled Kneeling and Praying
in the Cave of Six Graces appears in the next part of
the Absorbing the Riches of the Profound manual. It
advises the disciple in the proper attitude from
which to commune and interact with the Celes
tial Immortals, described as follows:
The disciple must kneel and pray, showing his
Figure 1.6. The Daoist Altar.Cup
or her respect to the celestial order. The kowtow
ing is performed in order to show sincerity and to sin that haunts you and use it to cultivate and
initiate a change in Heaven. This humility encour repair your virtues. Forgive yourself ofy our crime
ages the Heavenly powers to change their respected or sin and heal your spirit with confidence, allow
point of view. ing the things that are hidden deep inside you (like
Through divine grace and compassion, the abil seaweed) to be washed to the great shore, exposed
ity to control the powers of the Five Elements are and removed.
given to the public in order to control diseases and After learning from your mistakes, the internal
plagues, to expel disasters, to create the magical reflection shows your heart its true sincerity and
power needed to remove disasters, and to bring achieves hope and power within your original
about harmony and grace among the people. spirit. Then, with the cultivation of this sincere
The Immortals of Heaven do not intentionally respect and true virtue, you may become a magi
hurt or cause damage the common people without cal mortal and bring forth the hidden powers of
reason. These challenges are only given to an in your divine virtues.
dividual through unselfish intentions to help them
fulfill their destiny. Therefore respect the Great OFFERING THE INITIAL SACRIFICE OF
Marshal General Immortal, as he is responsible THE THREE CUPS
for creating and controlling the great plague, and Offering The Initial Sacrifice of The Three Cups
because he also reports to and gets his orders from is the next part of the Absorbing the Riches of the
the Jade Emperor (leader of the Three Pure Ones). Profound manual. This is a purification ritual in
Just a little bit of goodness can sometimes turn which three cups of wine are sacrificed and of
away the wrath of the Celestial Immortals, who re fered to show respect to the Celestial Immortals,
port these good deeds to the Three Pure Ones with described as follows:
the aide of the Celestial Fu (celestial talismans) 1. The First Cup of Wine:
Because the Celestial Immortals do not miss any After the classic book "Kneeling and Praying in
details concerning our lives, it is therefore diffi the Cave of Six Graces" is read, wine is poured
cult to completely alter or change the loss of re into a clear cups (Figure 1.6), and should then be
spect caused from the sins and mistakes we have offered as an initial sacrifice for internal purifica
made. For this reason, we cannot escape our past tion of one's sins.
sins, even those sins that we are not aware of are • All of the people toast the wine, and drink it with
unclear of blind to, ignorant of or those sins for respect, offering honor to the Celestial Immortals.
which we blame others. Then the Celestial Immortals will be pleased, and
Still, some individuals are scared or injured by the "peach blossom will smile at you" (meaning
their own misdeeds. Therefore, on the morning that the spiritual essence of your life will be
(dawn) ofa n auspicious day, focus on the primary cleansed and refilled with divine virtue).
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• As you drink the wine of life it is important to
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follow the commands of the Celestial Immortals,
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and listen carefully to all of their helpful instruc
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become full of joy and happiness.
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2. The Second Cup of Wine:
The condition and shape of the evil disasters and
evil diseases afflicting mankind has not yet been
addressed. Therefore, the Yangfamily step forward
and offer to the guests of the banquet their Magi
cal Zhen (Figure 1.7), a magical Daoist brush that
can remove all disasters.
• As they say their magical incantations, strong feel
ings and emotions arise and they swiftly whisk the
magical brush creating a powerful wind that removes
all disaster. After they have offered and given this
gift, they celebrate with the Celestial Immortals by
Figure 1.7. The Yang Family's Magical Zhen (Brush)
drinking water in the Long Pavilion.
• Then the iron face general smiles and bows to the
Celestial Immortals, sweetly giving his respect,
which makes all things in every direction trans
form into spiritual magic and instantly punishes
all evil and bad behavior.
• At this time the Yangs again will use their magical
Zhen to create the wind that removes all disease and
plagues. As the Yangs whisk their magical Zhen,
everything becomes cold. Suddenly happiness turns
to anger (jar a moment), and then a fierce traveling
wind energetically absorbs the epidemic.
Figure 1.8. The famous Drunken Immortal Poet Li Bai
• This energetic wind becomes stronger and stron
ger, expanding outward like a raging fire. This conscious mind and spirit accuses them.
magical energetic wind rises and falls over and over • Following the "Laws of Heaven" is a perfect ex
again, enveloping everything in its path. ample of cultivating spiritual virtue and propri
• Then suddenly, the spiralling magic wind changes, ety. However, ify ou go against the Laws ofH eaven,
transforming all diseases and plagues into divine it will be ominous. You have free will to choose
light, which then immediately disappears. and create your own experiences. But do not be
• Everyone's sins, which had been converted into confused, for the energy that you invest in your
ten million methods ofkarmic punishments, have decisions is so powerful it can control and affect
now been forgiven. Even the smallest of these sins your fate for the better or worse.
can result in serious consequences and severe pun • So now, the Celestial Immortals who inspect the
ishments. Normally, any acts of ugliness or in evil and the good fill their glasses with wine and
tentional evil cannot be escaped. Dire consequences proceed to the second sacrifice. Clean wine is placed
can be avoided just by practicing little acts of com into two glasses.
passion. Although a little bit of kindness can help • The Yangfamily, after using the magical Zhen, will
remove evil deeds, you still cannot escape the ug also drink a toast to the Celestial Immortals and be
liness of its scar upon your soul. People who do happy. The famous Drunken Immortal Poet Li Bai,
these heavy sins cannot deny this fact because their comes forth to show his respect (Figure 1.S). The
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Figure 1.10. The Cloud Immortal
Figure 1.9. The Jade Emperor
Great Marshal General who controls plagues also
comes forward with his genuine magic and accepts
the Fu (celestial talismans) oft he Purple and Golden
Gate from the Jade Emperor (Figure 1.9).
3. The Third Cup of Wine:
Celestial Master Chen desires to release you from
Figure 1.11. The Yellow Emperor
these sins, so we bow to show him respect. Follow
ing his orders, we wait beside the altar and drink • An enlightened musician steps up and begins to
wine to offer the third sacrifice. As the third sacri solemnly play music. This is done in order to in
ficial ceremony (the third wine purification ritual) vite the genuine Golden General to come from the
is performed, all of the clouds in the sky immedi Heavens. The Golden General arrives in a golden
ately disperse and "the peach flower" suddenly flaming chariot, and everyone bows (Kowtows) to
shines on each person's face (everyone blushes). pay their respect, as he is the general who sum
• The Yang family again brings the Daoist brush mons the Celestial Soldiers.
and uses the magical Zhen during the third wine • The Heavens suddenly speak out with a loud
purification ritual. sound, proclaiming Celestial Orders. The Marshal
• The powerful Cloud Immortal (Figure 1.10) over General immediately calls on the Thunder Spir
looks the ceremony, and drinks three rounds ofpu its, and the Thunder Gods come and gather around.
rifying wine. Then the Cloud Immortal inhales, Then, beautiful flowers fill the entire area as the
and draws in all disasters, further purifying and Yellow Emperor (Huang Di) approaches and a
cleaning the assembly area. Immediately a purify golden light from Heaven envelops the Celestial
ing rain falls down from the Nine Levels of Heaven Immortals and Daoist abbots, covering them with
as the Heavens come to meet us. great honor and praise (Figure 1.11).
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